Synonyms of stripednext
: having stripes or streaks

striped

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of stripe entry 2

Examples of striped in a Sentence

Adjective the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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Adjective
The second find consists of part of a statue of a royal personage along with its head, which was adorned with the striped cloth associated with ancient Egyptian rulers. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Pair it with a striped tee and olive denim for an easy mix of autumnal color. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 On the formalwear front, the traditional suit remains unchanged but can be updated with a choice between a new blue-and-white striped shirt, or the beige polo. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Dial up the fun with a striped bottom layer under a plain white T-shirt, then throw on a classic hoodie for some extra warmth. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for striped

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of striped was in 1567

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

striped

adjective
: having stripes or streaks
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